April 23rd, 2026
Chattanooga Convention Center
Doors open at 5:00 p.m.
Chattanooga’s premier night of country music—all to support kids overcoming adversity. This unforgettable concert features a unique writers-in the-round format, hosted by hit songwriter Kelley Lovelace and showcasing some of country music’s top songwriters and rising stars.
Registration is closed for the 2026 Country Connection
Kelley Lovelace
Kelley Lovelace has graciously hosted Bethel’s Classic Events as the celebrity spokesperson since 2012. As a writer, he has had many songs recorded by artists such as Brad Paisley, Carrie Underwood, Jason Aldean, Luke Bryan, Kenney Chesney, Keith Urban, and Rascal Flatts. Among these recordings are 22 Top 10 Billboard/R&R/Mediabase hits: 18 of which have reached the #1 position.
Adam Hambrick
Raised in small Southern churches, Adam Hambrick found his voice early and moved to Nashville in 2013 to pursue songwriting. He has written No. 1 hits for Dan + Shay and Justin Moore, with songs recorded by artists like Keith Urban and Miranda Lambert. As an artist, he’s surpassed 100 million streams, released The Flipsides and Free Country, and performed at the Grand Ole Opry and Ryman Auditorium.
Trannie Anderson
Trannie Anderson, a Waco, TX native, is a Grammy, CMA, and ACM-nominated songwriter. A go-to collaborator, she has 100+ major label cuts with artists including Lainey Wilson and Morgan Wallen. Named MusicRow’s 2023 Breakthrough Songwriter, she co-wrote 14 songs on Wilson’s award-winning albums, including No. 1 hits Heart Like a Truck, Wildflowers and Wild Horses, and Somewhere Over Laredo.
John Morgan
John Morgan moved to Nashville in 2019 and quickly broke through as a hit songwriter, earning No. 1s and cuts with artists like Thomas Rhett and Dustin Lynch. Jason Aldean recorded 16 of his songs, including the No. 1 hits Trouble with a Heartbreak and If I Didn’t Love You with Carrie Underwood, later signing Morgan to Night Train Records. His debut album Carolina Blue showcases his personal, relatable storytelling.
Become a Country Connection Sponsor
When you partner with Bethel Bible Village, you are making an impact in the lives of many children facing adversity.
Thank you to our 2026 event partners!



